The Green Bay Packers find themselves scanning the trade market for running back help as the deadline approaches, with Josh Jacobs dealing with a broken finger that has compromised his grip on the football.
The injury occurred during their Week 9 victory over the New England Patriots, where Jacobs attempted to reset the digit and return but struggled to secure the ball.
That development has exposed thin depth behind him, including Kaleb Johnson, who was inactive in recent weeks after a fumble, and MarShawn Lloyd, whose limited production has kept him on the sideline.
Chris Brooks and Pierre Strong offer options primarily on passing downs, leaving the unit without a reliable complement or replacement if Jacobs cannot play through the issue.
Parker Hurley of Heavy.com has highlighted Tony Pollard of the Tennessee Titans as a practical target in this scenario.
The veteran is in the final year of a $21.8 million contract, giving the struggling 1-7 Titans little incentive to retain him only to watch him depart in free agency.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated has reported that Tennessee is open to listening on Pollard, with teams expecting the cost to land around a fourth-round pick.
That price aligns more closely with Green Bay’s remaining draft capital and salary-cap flexibility than the heavier packages that would be required for names such as Jonathan Taylor or Breece Hall.
Pollard has remained productive despite the Titans’ offensive struggles, carrying the ball 133 times for 595 yards.
He has reached 1,000 rushing yards in each of the past four seasons and adds receiving value with 14 catches this year and 264 for his career.
Those numbers suggest he could either share the load alongside a healthy Jacobs or carry the bulk of the work if the finger injury lingers.
Jacobs himself has managed only 36 carries for 80 yards so far, and the Packers have already shown caution with their backup options.
Acquiring Pollard would amount to a short-term rental that addresses an immediate need without locking the franchise into a long-term commitment at a position that ages quickly.
The move would give the Packers a proven, efficient back who has demonstrated the ability to produce behind a weak offensive line and in a low-scoring attack.
With the trade deadline drawing near and Jacobs’ availability uncertain, the combination of modest draft cost and immediate on-field contribution makes Pollard one of the more realistic options available to a Green Bay team seeking stability in the backfield.
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